Hike and Sketch at Bullfrog Lake

12-26-10 33°F cloudy, breeze orange and red trail Hiking today seems like a workout, for I am wearing regular hiking … More

Christmas Bird Watercolors

Lately, I’ve been trying to loosen up with my watercolors. The background of the blue jay represents what I’m talking … More

Winter Sunset Sketch 4:20pm 17°F icy cold wind Centennial Park As daylight quickly slips away, a golden glow desperately hangs near … More

There’s something wonderful about winter grasses. Could it be that bright warm golden glow? Could it be the way they … More

Sound: European Kestrel call (similar to American but lower pitch) by Dobroide from Free Sound Project. Leaving work early one day last … More

Well friends, here it is! Finally! Sit back and relax and enjoy a short hike at Spears Woods before we … More

I heard through the Illinois Birding List, that if you visit the Bartel Grasslands after 3pm, your chances of seeing … More

A big white chest is what caught my eye as I drove 50 mph down LaGrange Road this morning. So prominent and … More